I think i've read this before, but didn't review. This is lovely despite its sad theme, even more poignant than the first time round. I could well see this happening between these two. Thank you for writing.

Oh my...the tears are stinging my eyes. I love this. I'm assuming this piece took place in the "Before and After" alternate timeline, which had my pen scratching furiously at the paper, as well. (That's how my "Stolen" originated.) Wow. You really captured Tom & Chakotay's characters, and in such a short piece. Thanks for writing.